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Which one is right, or sounds better: the city lights or the lights of the city? Why?
 
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beachboy said:
Which one is right, or sounds better: the city lights or the lights of the city? Why?
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Not a teacher.

I think 'the lights of the city' sounds better. I'm not sure why but I like the way it sounds.
 
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beachboy said:
Which one is right, or sounds better: the city lights or the lights of the city? Why?
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I think it might depend on context, I have heard both.
 
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